Cheryl Ann Criner

Funeral Services for long-time Enid, Oklahoma resident, Cheryl Ann Criner will be at 2:00 pm this Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 at the Kingwood Funeral Home Chapel in Kingwood, TX with Mr. David Bailey officiating.

Cheryl was born on July 21st, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ray and Daisy (Nivens) Bartling, and died Tuesday, November 23rd, 2020 in Kingwood Hospital (HCA) of respiratory failure. She grew up in Tulsa and was a 1952 graduate of Will Rogers High School. Cheryl later attended Oklahoma State University for two years.

On January 29, 1965 she married Johnny Criner, Jr. (John) in the Sharp Chapel at the University of Tulsa campus. The couple travel to multiple cities due to John’s work before ultimately making Enid, Oklahoma their home in the mid 70’s. Cheryl was a member of the North Garland Church of Christ in Enid. Her professional career started as a real estate agent for ERA and Century 21, and she ultimately transitioned to a position at Liberty Federal Savings Bank until she retired. She enjoyed life and was easily known for her infectious laugh and smile. Cheryl enjoyed her family, painting, bridge playing, room decorating, cooking and reading.

She is survived by her husband, John; Brother, Gary Bartling; Son, J.R. Criner and wife Terri, plus grandchildren Austin and Alicen Criner.

Due to Covid, the family is encouraging friends and family not to travel, and take advantage of the Cheryl's heartwarming memorial tribute on the Kingwood Funeral Home website.

The service will be broadcast via link https://vimeo.com/486012395/c391664e23

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Community improvement programs at Enid A.M. Ambucs Amtryke, P.O. Box 3122, Enid, OK 73702.